Personal Trainer

## Description

**Experienced Personal Trainer (Older Adult Fitness)**

YMCA at Salemtowne, an off-site location of YMCANWNC, is seeking an **experienced, nationally certified Personal Trainer** to provide one-on-one fitness training for older adults living in a continuing care retirement community.

This is a rewarding opportunity to help adults ages 62–100+ stay strong, mobile, and confident in a welcoming, relationship-centered environment.

**REQUIRED:**

• Current personal training certification (NASM, ISSA, ACSM, AFAA, or equivalent)
• Extensive experience working specifically with older adults.
• Working knowledge of age-related health conditions and safe exercise modifications for older adults, including osteoporosis, arthritis, joint replacements, balance impairments, cardiovascular disease, and other common chronic health conditions.
• Experience providing fitness or exercise programming for older adults with chronic medical conditions, mobility limitations, and varying levels of cognitive impairment.

**Responsibilities include:**

• Conducting fitness assessments and exercise testing
• Creating and delivering individualized wellness and exercise plans
• Providing one-on-one instruction and motivation for residents of varying abilities
• Building strong, supportive relationships with residents
• Maintaining knowledge of fitness and wellness best practices for older adults
• Confirming and redeeming personal training sessions
• Following YMCA policies and responding to emergency situations

**Preferred:**

• Additional certifications in group exercise and/or yoga

## Qualifications
2+ years of education in Exercise Science preferred; or equivalent combination of training and experience
Current CPR, First Aid and Oxygen (ASHI); or willing to obtain within first 30 days
Strong interpersonal, communication and social media skills

Current nationally-recognized Personal Training Certifications, such as

ACSM

AFAA

CSCS

NETA

NASM

ACE